Tuesday August 22, 2006: on this day

August 22, 2006 was a Tuesday and it was the 234th day of the year 2006 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 2006 can also be written as 8/22/2006 in the US and as 22/8/2006 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 2006 in August 2006 calendar

Here's what happened on August 22, 2006:

• Pulkovo aviation enterprise flight 612 crashes near the russian border over eastern ukraine, killing all 170 people on board.
• U.s. sprinter justin gatlin has agreed to an eight year ban from track and fields for failing a drug test. he loses the may world record that he set.
• Shinzo abe, japanese cabinet secretary, announced that if elected president of the liberal democratic party and therefore prime minister, he would propose an amendment to japan's pacifist constitution to allow for the sending of japanese troops overseas. abe is currently leading polls by 30% over sadakazu tanigaki and taro aso.
• For the nunatsiavut general election, nominations are being invited. the election will take place on october 3, 2006. vocm
• Iranian navy seizes control over a romanian oil well in the persian gulf. at 7 am local, iran took control over the radio room. tabanescu stated that the iranians had fired machine guns at the crane of the rig. ampquot they are now in control and we cannot contact the rig. there were 26 people onboard.
• Cnn is released by the u.s. national center for education statistics.
• Nasa has confirmed that orion, its new manned space exploration vehicle will replace the sts (or space shuttle).
• Grigori perelman, a russian mathematician, refuses to receive the fields medal.
• Pulkovo airlines flight 612, tupolev tu-154 aircraft carrying 160 passengers and 10 crew, crashes in eastern ukraine.
• Iranian navy seizes control over a romanian oil well in the persian gulf. at 7 am local time, iran took control over the radio room. tabanescu stated that the iranians had fired on the crane of the rig with machine guns. "they have control now, and we cannot contact the rig." there were 26 people aboard.
• Today, the u.s. national center for education statistics released a report showing that charter schools scored lower in math and reading than public schools.
• Grigori perelman is awarded the fields medal for his proof of the poincaré conjecture in mathematics but refuses to accept the medal.

August 22, 2006: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 22, 2006:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $69.70
• Apple AAPL: opens at $66.68
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $26.01
• General Electric GE: opens at $33.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.28

Exchange Rates on August 22, 2006:

• 1 USD = 116.49 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.1153 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.2339 CHF
• 1 USD = 7.9684 CNY
• 1 EUR = 149.19 JPY

August 22, 2006: What were the main match results that day?

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Tottenham - Sheffield United : 2 - 0
• Watford - West Ham : 1 - 1

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 22, 2006: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 2006 is Dog and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 2006 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 2006 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 22, 2006 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 07:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 09, 2006 while the next full moon would come on Sep 07, 2006.

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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 2006

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Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:

• Dua Lipa

  Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.

• Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

  Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...

• James Corden

  James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.

• Kristen Wiig

  Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...

• Tori Amos

  American singer-songwriter.

• Rodrigo Santoro

  Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.

• Richard Armitage

  Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.

• Ray Bradbury

  American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.

• Honor Blackman

  British actress.

• Leni Riefenstahl

  Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 22nd

You are 17 years 8 months old,

or 212 months and 3 days old,

or 922 weeks and 2 days old,

or 6456 days old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 2006?

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 2006?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 22, 2006.

Famous people died on August 22, 2006:

• Bruce Gary

  American rock musician (the knack), (born 1951).

• José Parodi

What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?

Famous deaths on August 22nd:

• Colleen Dewhurst

  Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.

• Sebastian Cabot

  Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).

• Dorotea Mackiewicz

  Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.

• Laurelyn Joyner

  Set multiple world records in long jump.

• Kenyatta Kenyatta

  Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.

• Lennex Kenyatta

  Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.

• Antario Dubois

  Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.

• Fayne Blackwood

  Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...

• Ulyssa Blackwood

  Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.

• Arwilda Wimmer

  American actress known for her roles in classic films.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd

Holidays on August 22, 2006:

• RC feasts - Mary queen of angels

Observances on August 22, 2006:

• International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief

August 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 2006 was London Bridge by Fergie, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Fergie - London Bridge
2. Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
3. Nelly Furtado - Promiscuous
4. Cassie - Me & U
5. The Pussycat Dolls - Buttons

August 22, 2006: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 2006 was Hips Don't Lie by Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean, according to the music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 2006: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Shakira featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
2. Christina Aguilera - Ain't No Other Man
3. Rihanna - Unfaithful
4. Cascada - Everytime We Touch
5. James Morrison - You Give Me Something

August 22, 2006: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 2006 was Shoulder Lean by Young Dro Featuring T.I., according to the R&B music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 2006: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Young Dro Featuring T.I. - Shoulder Lean
2. Chingy Featuring Tyrese - Pullin' Me Back
3. Ne-Yo - Sexy Love
4. Beyonce Featuring Jay Z - Deja Vu
5. Sean Paul Featuring Keyshia Cole - (When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me

August 22, 2006: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 22, 2006 was Labios Compartidos by Mana, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 21st and August 27th.

August 22, 2006: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 22, 2006 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 21st and August 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Mana - Labios Compartidos
2. Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean - Hips Don't Lie
3. RKM & Ken-Y - Down
4. Don Omar - Angelito
5. Joan Sebastian - Mas Alla Del Sol